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Ministry of Rural Development
Women Workers under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme 
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  is a demand driven wage employment Scheme which provides for the enhancement of livelihood security of the households in rural areas of the country by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. It provides livelihood security, i.e. fall back options for livelihood for the rural households, when no better employment opportunity is available.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, requires that priority be given to women in such a way that at least one-third of the beneficiaries be women. Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme is a gender neutral programme which promotes participation of women by providing wage parity with men, provision of separate schedule of rates of wages for women, facilities for crèche, work-side sheds for children, and child care services. In convergence with National Rural Livelihood Mission , women mates have also been introduced, which again facilitate the participation of women. The Scheme also endeavours to provide works near the residence of the beneficiaries.
Under the scheme, worksite facilities such as drinking water, shed, medicines etc. is to be mandatorily provided. Failure to provide this attracts penalty on the officials concerned. Further, the availability of these facilities are checked during inspections and social audits. Other fora for redressal of grievances can also be set in motion on its denial.
The rate of participation of women  in Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during the last three financial years and current financial year 2022-23  is given below:
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Financial Year
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23
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Women participation rate 
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54.78%
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53.19%
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54.54.67%
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56.02%
The average days of employment provided per households under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during the last three financial year is given below:
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Financial Year
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Average days of employment provided per household
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48.4
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51.52
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50.07
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply in Lok Sabha Today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Changes after implementation of jal jeevan mission
Since August, 2019, Government of India in partnership with States, is implementing JalJeevan Mission  – HarGharJal, to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household in the country by 2024.
At the time of announcement of JalJeevan Mission, 3.23Crore households were reported to have tap water connections. In last 35 months, 6.69 Crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections. Thus, as on 2ndAug 2022, out of 19.11Crore rural households in the country, 9.94Crore  households arereported to have provision of tap water supply in their homes and 9.17  Crore are yet to be provided tap water supply. The State/ UT wise details are at Annexure.
Furthermore, As reported by States, out of around 16.97 lakh rural habitations in villages across the country, 16.71 lakh  habitations have provision of potable drinking water with sources at a reasonable distance. 0.26 habitations have water quality issues in the water source.
A number of steps have been taken to plan and implement JJM in the whole country with speed, inter alia, which includes joint discussion and finalization of annual action plan  of States/ UTs, regular review of implementation, capacity building and knowledge sharing through workshops/ conferences/ webinars and field visits by a multi-disciplinary team to provide technical support, etc. A detailed Operational Guideline for the implementation of JJM; Margdarshika for Gram Panchayats& VWSCs to provide safe drinking water in rural households and Guidelines on a special campaign to provide piped water supply in anganwadi centers, ashramshalas and schools have been shared with States/ UTs, to facilitate planning and implementation of JalJeevan Mission. For online monitoring, JJM–Integrated Management Information System  and JJM–Dashboard has been put in place. Provision has also been made for transparent online financial management through Public Financial Management System .
This information was given by the Minister of State for jal shakti, ShriPrahlad Singh Patel in awritten reply in RajyaSabha today.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Rampant Encroachment of Waqf Assets
As per provisions of Section 32 of the Waqf Act 1995 as amended, general superintendence of all Waqf properties in a State is vested with the State Waqf Board  and the Waqf Board is empowered to manage the Waqf property. Further, as per Section 54 and 55 of the Waqf Act, Chief Executive Officer of SWB has power to take legal action against unauthorized occupation and encroachment of Waqf properties. Complaints related to encroachment, misuse and usurpation of Waqf properties which are usually received in this Ministry are hence forwarded to the concerned SWBs for taking appropriate action as per the provisions of Waqf Act 1995 as amended.
Further, Ministry of Minority Affairs implements Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme  for better administration of Waqf properties and to safeguard and prevent encroachment of Waqf properties. Under QWBTS financial assistance is provided to SWBs towards computerization & digitization of records of Waqf properties, GIS Mapping of Waqf properties, maintenance of Centralized Computing Facility , Enterprise Resource Planning  Solution for better administration of Waqf properties and also for deployment of manpower viz. Assistant Programmer, Survey Assistant, Accountant and Legal Assistant. So far records of 7,85,934 immovable Waqf properties have been entered in WAMSI Registration Module and GIS Mapping of 2,33,264 Waqf properties have been done.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
AYUSH
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebration: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches 'AYUSH AAPKE DWAR' campaign from Mumbai
Distributes medicinal plant saplings; calls for Y-Break Protocol
Mumbai, 3 September 2021
Shri Sarbananda took part in a special programme organised by Mumbai Port Trust as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mohotsav celebrations.
Shri Sonowal remembered the sacrifices of freedom fighters and martyrs of India's freedom movement. Speaking about the relevance of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav he said, "Through this we will have to make our younger generation aware of the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle"
He also spoke about the 5 - minute ‘Yoga Break Protocol’ launched a few days before. He appealed to everyone to practise the Yoga Break Protocol to de-stress, refresh and re-focus on work to increase the productivity of individuals at workplace.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched 'AYUSH AAPKE DWAR' campaign from Mumbai by distributing medicinal plant saplings to citizens. This was as part of the National campaign which was launched by AYUSH Ministry today.
On this occasion the National Medicinal Plants Board  and Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science , Ministry of Ayush were also part of the programme. The NMPB distributed medicinal saplings and CCRA distributed Ayurvedic medicines to the public.
Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust, Rajiv Jalota, Deputy Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust, Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Additional Secretary, M/o Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Assistant Director, RRAP Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Cancer, CCRAS, Dr. M. Suryavanshi also spoke during the event, Deputy Director, National Medicinal Plants Board, Dr. R. Murugeswaran and officials of Ministry of Ayush also participated in the inaugural event.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
India reports 1 Lakh Daily New Cases in last 24 hours, lowest in 61 days
India's Active Caseload further declines to 14,01,609
Active Cases decrease by 76,190 in last 24 hours
2,71,59,180 total Recoveries across the country so far
1,74,399 patients recovered during last 24 hours
Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 25th consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 93.94%
Weekly Positivity Rate currently at 6.21%
Daily positivity rate at 6.34%, less than 10% for 14 consecutive days.
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 36.6 cr total tests conducted
23.27 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Ministry of Finance
CGST Navi Mumbai arrests one person for availing and passing on fake ITC on bogus invoices
On 18th August 2022, the Proprietor/mastermind handling the business activities of M/s Mass Steel Traders , M/s S.K. Enterprises , M/s M K Traders  & M/s. Niyaz Enterprises  has been arrested by CGST, Navi Mumbai on the charges of availing/ utilizing/passing on fake Input Tax Credit  which was received from bogus/fake entities amounting to Rs 22.38 Crores .
A team of officers of Anti-Evasion, CGST & C.Ex. Navi Mumbai conducted enquiry against the aforesaid firm. The said firm has availed and utilized ITC of Rs. 11.19 crores which has been received from bogus/fake entities on the strength of bogus invoices received and passed on the same. The total amount of bogus invoices involved is to the tune of Rs.125 crores, without actual supply of goods or services.
As per the provisions of Section 132  &  of the CGST Act, 2017, if taxpayer issues invoices and/or bills without supply of goods or services or both leading to wrongful availment or utilization of input tax credit, or avails input tax credit using such invoice or bill, the Section 132 renders the taxpayer punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine. Further, as per Section 132 offences specified supra are cognizable and non-bailable.
The above accused has been arrested under Section 69  of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 for committal of offences under Section 132  &  of the said Act and was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First class, Vashi at Belapur on 18.08.2022 and has been sent on judicial custody for 14 days.
This case is a part of Anti-Evasion drive launched by CGST, Mumbai Zone against the fraudsters and tax evaders, creating unhealthy competition for compliant taxpayers and defrauding the Government exchequer. As a part of this drive, Navi Mumbai Commissionerate has detected tax evasion of Rs 500 Crore, recovered Rs. 20 crores and arrested 17 persons recently.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi's address to the United Nations General Assembly
Your Excellency, Mr Volkan Bozkir, President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Namaste!
Seventy-five years ago, a new hope arose from the horrors of war. For the first time in human history, an institution was created for the entire world. As a founding signatory of the UN Charter, India was part of that noble vision. It reflected India’s own philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ - which sees all creation as a family.
Our world today is a better place because of the United Nations. We pay tribute to all those who have advanced the cause of peace and development under the UN flag. Including in UN peacekeeping Missions, where India has been a leading contributor.
However, while much has been achieved, the original Mission remains unfulfilled. And the far-reaching declaration that we are adopting today acknowledges that work still needs to be done: in preventing conflict, in ensuring development, in addressing climate change, in reducing inequalities, and in leveraging digital technologies. The declaration also acknowledges the need for reform of the United Nations itself.
We cannot fight today’s challenges with outdated structures. Without comprehensive reforms, the UN faces a crisis of confidence. For today’s inter-connected world, we need a reformed multilateralism: That reflects today’s realities; Gives voice to the all stakeholders; Addresses contemporary challenges; and Focuses on human welfare.
India looks forward to working with all other nations towards this end.
Thank you.
Namaste!
Special Service and Features
CMFRI envisages plans to boost mariculture: CMFRI identifies 146 potential sites for sea cage farming along Indian coastline
Production potential of 2.13 million tonnes per year projected from these cage farming sites
Kochi: Aimed at empowering the coastal population through additional livelihood options, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute  has envisaged plans to boost mariculture activities across the coastal states of the country.
Announcing the plan at the launch of a 21-day Winter School on mariculture for researchers and academicians at the CMFRI, Director Dr A Gopalakrishnan said: “CMFRI has identified and geo-referenced 146 potential sites for sea cage farming within 10 km in the sea from the coast along the Indian coastline, with a production potential of 2.13 million tonnes per year. In these, four sites from Kerala in an area of nearly 1300 ha.” Earlier, the institute had identified 342 potential sites for seaweed farming with a production potential of 9.7 million tonnes  in a year.
Up to 3 tonnes of fish production per cage
“CMFRI has developed and standardised indigenous sea cage farming technology suitable to Indian coastal and open waters. On average, up to 3 tonnes of fish could be produced in a 6-diameter cage within a period of 8 months. CMFRI has estimated that farmers could earn an economic return ranging from Rs. 1.5 to 2.5 lakh depending on the species grown from each crop”, he said.
Apart from sea cage farming, technologies for seaweed farming and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture —an innovative practice combining seaweed and mussel farming with cage fish farming—have been proved successful by CMFRI for income multiplication and employment empowerment among the coastal people of the country, Dr Gopalakrishnan said.
Citing the status of India’s mariculture, CMFRI Director said the current mariculture production from India is less than 0.1 million tonne per year against a projected potential of 4 to 8 million tonnes. “Successful expansion of inland and brackishwater aquaculture in the country could be capitalised to boost mariculture production in a phased manner”, he added.
Dr Kuldeep K Lal, Director of ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture  who inaugurated the Winter School urged scientists to focus on indigenous technologies and local fish varieties that would bring prosperity to the common people. “Developing appropriate technology with good vision will help transform the quality of life of people even living in the rural area”, he said.
The 21-day Winter School is aimed at popularising CMFRI’s mariculture technologies by imparting training to a diversified group of researchers from different parts of the country. A total of 22 researchers from seven states are attending the programme.
Dr Imelda Joseph, Course Director of the Winter School, said popularising the mariculture technologies would offer employment opportunities to the coastal community and make way for women empowerment.
Dr V V R Suresh, Head of the Mariculture division of CMFRI and Dr Boby Ignatius, Principal Scientist also spoke on the occasion.
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Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF ADM R HARI KUMAR, CNS TO NEW ZEALAND
Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff , Indian Navy, visited New Zealand from 29 September to 01 October 22.
The CNS was warmly welcomed in the traditional Powhiri ceremony hosted by the Royal New Zealand Navy  leadership at the Te Taua Moana Marae and was presented the Ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Navy Ground.
The CNS held detailed deliberations with Rear Admiral David Proctor, Chief of Navy, RNZN. The discussions covered a wide spectrum of maritime cooperation opportunities. Both leaders exhibited enthusiasm towards expanding the scale and scope of bilateral engagements in the coming years. The CNS conveyed compliments to RNZN leadership for their active participation in MILAN-22 and that the Indian Navy was looking forward to maiden participation of young RNZN officers in the upcoming Admiral’s Cup Sailing Regatta, scheduled to be hosted by the Indian Navy in December 2022.
In a milestone development, an Agreement on White Shipping Information Exchange, was signed during this visit. Closer collaboration towards enhancing shared Maritime Domain Awareness is in keeping with convergent views of both countries with regard to promoting greater transparency in the maritime domain.
The visit coincided with the Anniversary Celebrations of RNZN. The CNS was delighted to be the Special Guest at the ‘Beat Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset Ceremony’ held at Auckland to mark this special occasion. The CNS was also provided a comprehensive tour of the Maritime Museum of New Zealand, showcasing the country’s rich maritime heritage. The CNS, accompanied by Shri Bhav Dhillon, Honorary Consul of India at Aukland, also availed the opportunity to meet Indian veterans and community leaders in Auckland.
The visit to New Zealand further consolidated shared commitments of both navies and has set in motion a promising growth trajectory for deeper bilateral maritime engagements.
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Ministry of Defence
UNDER-CONSTRUCTION SAINIK SCHOOLS
The Government has approved the initiative of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/private schools and States to be set up under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence. Based upon the approval, applications have been invited by Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence through web portal http://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in from all willing partners. Applications received are subject to short-listing for approval based on meeting of qualifying requirements framed for the purpose and agreeing to the approval by-laws and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Sainik Schools Society. Government of India will provide an annual support, on Merit-Cum-Means, of up to 50% fee  for up to 50% of class strength  for the approved school.
The scheme for opening of 100 New Sainik Schools is open to all Private/NGOs/State Government Schools in all states and union territories. Communication has been sent to government of all States/UTs, including Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Jharkhand, to sensitize and encourage any willing schools, within their jurisdictions.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Devji M Patel and others in Lok Sabha on February 11, 2022.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Disputes on Projects of Krishna & Godavari River
Both the Governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have mutually complained against each other about new projects on Krishna and Godavari rivers without submitting their Detailed Project Reports  to Krishna River Management Board  and Godavari River Management Board  respectively for appraisal and clearance.
An Apex Council was constituted under the AP Reorganization Act, 2014 for deciding on water relared inter-state matters. The second meeting of the Apex Council was held on 06.10.2020 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister  with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. In the meeting, it was decided that both the States shall submit the DPRs of new projects to KRMB/ GRMB for appraisal and subsequent sanction by the Apex Council.
Taking up of new projects by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in Krishna or Godavari rivers is in violation of section 84, 85 and para 7 of the Eleventh Schedule of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014. Hence, both the States have been asked to not go ahead with new projects in Krishna or Godavari rivers till the projects are appraised by KRMB/GRMB and thereafter a sanction of Apex Council is obtained.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti & Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Dr. Tehemton Udwadia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Dr. Tehemton Udwadia.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Dr. Tehemton Udwadia leaves behind an indelible mark in the field of medicine. He is widely respected for his innovative zeal and desire to remain ahead of the times when it comes to treatment methods. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. RIP."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
190.99 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,604
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
3,295 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,73,460
2,841 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
84.29 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,86,628 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority  and Common Service Centre  launches “Niveshak Sarathi” Vans for Delhi-NCR
In a step towards financial literacy, Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority  CEO Ms. Anita Shah Akella launched two Investor Awareness Vans titled “Niveshak Sarathi”, from IEPFA's headquarters as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, aligning with the theme “From Unawareness to Financial Independence.”
This strategic initiative aims to disseminate crucial financial education and raise awareness against fraudulent schemes across the Delhi NCR region.
These specially equipped vans are equipped with a TV screen running “Hisab Ki Kitab,” a series of investor awareness movies meticulously developed by IEPFA. Moreover, they are equipped with a public address system to ensure effective communication. Complementing these tools, a thoughtfully designed brochure compiles all the essential elements of financial awareness.
The initiative spanned five key locations, with each location across Delhi-NCR, hosting dedicated sessions conducted by the VLEs  of IEPFA. These informative sessions collectively reached approximately 500 people, further emphasising the commitment to widespread financial literacy. The endeavour was fortified by the partnership of Common Service Centre as the knowledge partner.
The journey of “Niveshak Sarathi” culminated at the CSC office on Lodhi Road, marking the end of a successful and impactful campaign to bolster financial awareness and education with an aim to conduct more sessions ahead.
About IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority  was set up on September 7, 2016, under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, for administering the Investor Education and Protection Fund for making refunds of shares, unclaimed dividends, and matured deposits/debentures, among other things, to investors.
About CSC
Based on the assessment of the erstwhile Common Services Centre  Scheme, the Government of India has initiated CSC 2.0 Project in August 2015, under the Digital India. The objective of the CSC 2.0 project is to set up at least one CSC in 2.50 lakh Gram Panchayats  across the Country to deliver various citizen centric services The project is being implemented by CSC- Governance Services India Limited . It is a self-sustainable entrepreneurship model which is run by Village Level Entrepreneurs .